JUDGMENT

Sandeep Mehta, J. - The instant habeas corpus writ petition was preferred by the petitioner Mst. 'D', the alleged detenue against her illegal confinement at the Balika Gruh, Jodhpur despite having attained the age of majority.

2. The matter came up for consideration on 08.08.2019 and the court was apprised by the petitioner's counsel that the Child Welfare Committee, Pali (hereinafter referred to as 'CWC, Pali') was deliberately sitting tight over the matter and had failed to pass a lawful order regarding the future course of action qua the petitioner. Thereupon, we directed the CWC, Pali to forthwith pass an appropriate order regarding the future of the girl in light of the school record. Considering the gross and undue delay occasioned in deciding the matter, the Chairperson of the CWC, Pali was directed to remain present on the next date of hearing, which was fixed as 20.08.2019.

3. On 20.08.2019, Mr. Durga Ram Arya, Chairperson, CWC, Pali appeared in the court and the following order was passed in his presence:-

"Shri Jawarilal, being the father of the petitioner, lodged a Missing Person Report No. 16/2018 on 13.07.2018 at Police Station Sojat City, District Pali allegi